Teaching Assistant — Nurturing Learning & Inclusion

Sherborne Church of England Primary School; Warmley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Phonics training

Inclusive school environment

Job summary

Sherborne Church of England Primary School in Warmley is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils across the school, helping to create an inclusive, nurturing and engaging learning environment.

You will work closely with teachers to support learning, development and wellbeing, including 1:1 and small-group interventions, with access to professional development in phonics, SEND support and mathematics.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in an educational or child-focused setting.
• Committed to supporting the achievement and wellbeing of all pupils.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents.
• Understands safeguarding and inclusion.
• Organised, reliable and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrates patience, flexibility and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support and assist with pupils' learning, development and wellbeing.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups, delivering targeted interventions.
• Collaborate with teachers and other professionals to support SEND learners and inclusive practices.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Safeguarding

Inclusion

Organised

Reliability

Patience

Flexibility

Job description

Sherborne Church of England Primary School in Warmley is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils across the school, helping to create an inclusive, nurturing and engaging learning environment.

You will work closely with teachers to support learning, development and wellbeing, including 1:1 and small-group interventions, with access to professional development in phonics, SEND support and mathematics.